EXCLUSIVE: Premier League facing a second lawsuit over alleged racism… if an employee files a complaint on the grounds of race and disability discrimination
- A second complaint has been made against the Premier League by an employee
- A first hearing date for the tribunal is scheduled for later this month
- The Premier League is expected to face a separate legal claim from Kay Badu
The Premier League is facing two separate lawsuits over allegations of employee racial discrimination.
In March, Mail sports revealed that the organization had launched an investigation into allegations of internal racism from Kay Badu, a former member of their diversity and inclusion team – a case now going to court.
But we can also reveal that the Premier League is gearing up for another legal battle over a second racial discrimination complaint made by an employee. Mail sports know the identity of the complainant.
A first hearing date for the new case has already been set and is scheduled for later this month.
It is clear that the claim is based on discrimination based on race and disability. Sources have indicated that the disability portion of the complaint is a substantial part of the employee’s lawsuit.
The Premier League is facing a second racial discrimination complaint from an employee
Kay Badu is expected to file a claim against the Premier League after disagreeing with the findings of an investigation by an independent lawyer
With regard to Badu’s case, the subsequent inquiry into his allegations, conducted by an independent lawyer, effectively cleared the Premier League and its associates of racial discrimination.
However, a statement ruled that there were “three occasions when management of sensitive situations or conversations should have been of a higher level and recommended training.”
However, Badu, who strongly disagrees with the findings of the Premier League’s inquiry, has sought legal advice and stated his intention to bring a claim against the Premier League on the grounds of racial discrimination, victimization and harassment.
The top flight has yet to receive an official notice of Badu’s legal claim, but is aware of its expected arrival.
The Premier League was contacted but said they would not comment on private employment matters.